Monday, June 9, 2008
links: beauty and shopping
What should I do to replicate the looks of Trinny and Susannah? at Ask Metafilter
O Hive Mind, point me to a fanny pack/belt bag/handsfree totage system that doesn't suck. at Ask Metafilter
Anyone know how to get "mad scientist hair?" at Ask Metafilter
So what's the protocol on switching stylists within a salon? at Ask Metafilter
Land's End medium slouch tote, marked here because there is something I like about the basic shape.
Krystalyn Kae Monarch Hobo Bag, I've been eyeing this bag for a while now. Maybe the Foxtrot?
Matt's Etsy picks. I'd love to see more Etsy lists from guys.
Tools for Life: The last [blank] you'll ever need to buy. at Ask Metafilter
Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher that won't make me break out? at Ask Metafilter
keep cool: a roundup of summer classics, drinks, outdoor projects, travel and style, at Shelterrific
Do pheromone colognes really work? at Ask Metafilter
Best Toilet Paper Evar at Ask Metafilter
Busywork points us towards this little green 6-Way Opener at Crate and Barrell. I think I need one.
What do I wear in central Italy this July so that I don't instantly look like a North American (Canadian) tourist. at Ask Metafilter
O Hive Mind, point me to a fanny pack/belt bag/handsfree totage system that doesn't suck. at Ask Metafilter
Anyone know how to get "mad scientist hair?" at Ask Metafilter
So what's the protocol on switching stylists within a salon? at Ask Metafilter
Land's End medium slouch tote, marked here because there is something I like about the basic shape.
Krystalyn Kae Monarch Hobo Bag, I've been eyeing this bag for a while now. Maybe the Foxtrot?
Matt's Etsy picks. I'd love to see more Etsy lists from guys.
Tools for Life: The last [blank] you'll ever need to buy. at Ask Metafilter
Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher that won't make me break out? at Ask Metafilter
keep cool: a roundup of summer classics, drinks, outdoor projects, travel and style, at Shelterrific
Do pheromone colognes really work? at Ask Metafilter
Best Toilet Paper Evar at Ask Metafilter
Busywork points us towards this little green 6-Way Opener at Crate and Barrell. I think I need one.
What do I wear in central Italy this July so that I don't instantly look like a North American (Canadian) tourist. at Ask Metafilter
I like that Land's End tote, too. I have wanted one of their totes for awhile because they look great for traveling with my book, water bottle and knitting, but this one is much cuter than their standard totes.
Comment by Chelsea — June 9, 2008 @ 6:07 am
Hi there,
Saw you were doing the knitty lace scarf- had a question that I couldn't figure out: when you knit into the back of the second yarn over- do you knit into the front or back of stitch?
Thanks!
Comment by Hayley — June 9, 2008 @ 8:34 am
Hayley - Yup. Purl the first YO and pull it off, move your working yarn to the back, knit into the back of the remaining YO (it can be a little tricky to scoop it up at first but it will quickly make sense) and pull it off, move your working yarn to the front and continue across the row.
Comment by megan — June 9, 2008 @ 8:53 am
Petco carries the exact same 6-way opener as Crate & Barrel. They also have just a tab opener model for those pesky Alpo cans.
Comment by Donna — June 9, 2008 @ 9:54 am
Re: sunscreens, I have a terrible time with them aggravating my skin, but I've had luck with this one so far:
http://www.kissmyface.com/sunpages/sunspraypage.html#
Comment by Megan — June 9, 2008 @ 10:45 am
I have had Krystalyn Kae's foxtrot for about a year and its still going strong! Great size (the medium) that is not too huge and I totally love the fact that the strap can be short or long (cross body). Pretty water resistant too!
Comment by hazel — June 9, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
60's & 70's....vinyl
80's & 90's ....pleather
2000's..."glazed fabric"?
that's about the most ridiculous (and clever) bit of marketing I've seen in a while.
Comment by splatgirl — June 9, 2008 @ 8:11 pm
Thanks!
Comment by Hayley — June 10, 2008 @ 4:37 pm
Love that opener. It's a Father's Day gift waiting to be wrapped!
Comment by golden star — June 12, 2008 @ 7:28 am
i have the lands end tote in the kelly green color with a bright yellow monogram over the ribbon. the bag is really roomy - i can put fit my work shoes and my lunch along with my other purse stuff (phone, wallet, keys - it has a great little key lanyard) --- PERFECT for my daily walk/train ride to work.
Comment by Hannah — June 12, 2008 @ 7:29 am
Regarding the question "What do I wear in central Italy this July so that I don't instantly look like a North American (Canadian) tourist?"
It would cost $5 to sign up at Ask Meta Filter in order to comment, but I can comment here for free. In aid of this goal, in any country, buy shoes in popular local styles on your first day. Thereafter, you may be able to obscure your identity a bit longer.
Comment by Amy Thomas — June 18, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
Check out luca sunscreen at http://www.lucasunscreen.com/.
It was ceated by a doctor friend of mine for his son who had very sensitive skin.
Comment by Stonebuddy — June 22, 2008 @ 5:28 pm